Education Doctorate
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A minimum of 90 semester hours beyond the bachelor's degree (a minimum of 60 semester hours beyond the master's degree) are required. The supervisory committee has authority to approve up to a maximum of 30 credit hours from a Masters degree or equivalent.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 801 | Foundations of Doctoral Scholarship | 3 |
| EDUC 802 | Foundations of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 803 | Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 890 | Graduate Seminar (Capstone Seminar) | 3 |
| EDUC 890 | Graduate Seminar (1 credit per semester) | 1 |
| Select One: | 3 | |
EDUC 664: Universal Design for Learning in K-12 Settings (New course, pending approval) | ||
| International and Comparative Education | ||
| Diversity and Educational Policy | ||
| Empowerment & Transformative Education | ||
| Discipline Inquiry Core (Note: Required and Optional courses vary by degree and option area) | 15-18 | |
| Planning and Conducting Needs Assessment | ||
| Qualitative Research Methods | ||
| Case-Based Educational Research and Statistics | ||
| Computer Data Management and Decision Making | ||
| Institutional Analysis Techniques | ||
| Survey Research | ||
| Program Evaluation Research | ||
| Structural Equation Modeling Fundamentals | ||
| Advanced Qualitative Research | ||
| Longitudinal Research Methods and Analysis | ||
| Option Core Courses | 9 | |
| Institutional Effectiveness | ||
| Institutional Quality Control | ||
| Assessment Techniques for Educational Institutions | ||
| Strategic Planning for Institutional Improvement | ||
| Adult and Community Education | ||
| Adult Learning | ||
| Foundations of Occupational & Adult Education | ||
| Instructional Methods for Adult Learners | ||
| Organizational Learning and Leadership | ||
| Organizational Culture | ||
| Leadership in Educational Institutions | ||
| Educational Innovation and Change | ||
| Science & Technology Education | ||
EDUC 821: Foundations of Science & Technology Education (New course, pending approval) | ||
EDUC 822: Teaching and Learning Science & Technology (New course, pending approval) | ||
EDUC 823: Advanced Topics in Science & Technology Education (New course, pending approval) | ||
| Professional Emphasis Area | 9-12 | |
| EDUC 899 | Doctoral Dissertation | 12 |
Admission and Application Requirements
- Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.
- In addition, this program requires applicants to submit an essay stating how their career goals align with the mission and goals of the Education Doctoral Programs as described on the department website.